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TECH GUIDE Pro Guide 2014 R A IL ING BA LUS TER S P OS T C A P S L IGHTIN G ACCE SSO R IE S • • • • 2020 TECHNICAL GUIDE Your complete guide for inspiration, product offerings, how-to-buy guides, installations and warranties.
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HOW TO BUY • ALX CONTEMPORARY PREASSEMBLED RAILING HOW TO BUY: ALX CONTEMPORARY PREASSEMBLED NOTE: STEP 3 AND STEP 4 NOT SHOWN ON DIAGRAM STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR RAILING ALX CONTEMPORARY PREASSEMBLED RAIL - PURCHASE (1) KIT PER 6' OR 8' ON-CENTER IN-LINE RAIL SECTION. HARDWARE INCLUDED. 6' On-Center* Rectangle ALX Contemporary Preassembled Rail (36"...
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HOW TO BUY • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING HOW TO BUY: ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE NOTE: STEP 3 AND STEP 4 NOT SHOWN ON DIAGRAM STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR RAILING ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAIL - PURCHASE (1) KIT PER 6' OR 8' ON-CENTER IN-LINE RAIL SECTION. HARDWARE INCLUDED. 6' On-Center* Rectangle ALX Contemporary Top Rail (36"...
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4x4 Post base trim STEP 4 - CHOOSE YOUR POST CAPS Aluminum base post caps – Purchase (1) post cap per post sleeve. Deckorators.com For more information visit HOW TO BUY • AL X PRO ALUMINUM RAILING WITH FACE MOUNT BALUSTERS...
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HOW TO BUY • ALX PRO RAILING WITH CENTER MOUNT BALUSTERS HOW TO BUY: ALX PRO WITH CENTER MOUNT BALUSTERS STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR RAILING ALX PRO RAIL KITS – PURCHASE (1) RAIL KIT PER 6' OR 8' SECTION.* 6' Rail kit with brackets Available colors: Black and White 8' Rail kit with brackets...
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HOW TO BUY • CABLE RAILING HOW TO BUY: CABLE RAILING STEP 1 - CHOOSE YOUR RAILING (BOTTOM RAILING OPTIONAL) Works with ALX Pro railing or wood posts/rail. Cable can extend up to 30' and turn one corner. Hardware packs include: 2 Eye lags, 1 fork jawand 1 turnbuckle. STEP 2 - HARDWARE Purchase 10 packs for a 36"...
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8' On Center Rail Kit - Classic (Round) Balusters for 36" or 42" Rail Height STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR ALUMINUM POST KITS (2.5" x 2.5" ALX CLASSIC POST KITS) PURCHASE (1) POST KIT PER RAILING KIT PLUS (1) TO END EACH RUN. TRIM AND POST CAP INCLUDED 39"...
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Deckorators Decking. Compatible fasteners are those which have been tested and recommended for use with Deckorators Decking by the fastener manufacturer. The use of a non-recommended fastener will not void the Deckorators Decking Warranty;...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • SOLID DECKING Screws should be driven flush with the Deckorators decking surface. Do not over-tighten. Use two fasteners per deck board at each joist. For any decking where two boards meet end-to-end over a joist, add additional blocking (fig. 2). Always pre-drill a pilot hole and countersink at board ends when using either composite or wood screws.
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336 fasteners • Pre-drill knots or dense hardwood 300 sq. ft. 672 fasteners 512 fasteners Each Deckorators Vista, Heritage, Vault and Voyage 400 sq. ft. 882 fasteners 672 fasteners board has a unique appearance and should be 500 sq. ft.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • STOWAWAY HIDDEN FASTENER Fasteners Deck boards For ease of installation, our Stowaway fastener fits into the groove on each side of the deck board to eliminate pre-drilling and provide a fastener-free deck surface. The deck boards require traditional Joist fasteners on the outside and inside edges of the deck.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • STOWAWAY HIDDEN FASTENER Note: To predrill a groove on one side of deck board, we recommend using a 5/32" T-slot cutter. Step 7 Install one Stowaway fastener at each joist location along the length of the board. For installations where deck boards are butted end-to-end at the joist, we recommend add- ing an 8”...
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Structural support for columns and porch posts must be incorporated into the substructure design. Deckorators porch flooring is not intended to be used in applications that require a watertight surface. Caulk and adhesives should not be used in the tongue and groove. Painting is not recommended.
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Note: Deckorators is not suitable to structural use. It should not be used for primary load-bearing members such as posts, joists, beams or stringers. The same commonsense precautions should be taken when handling Deckortaors as with wood or other building materials.
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Deckorators Stair Tread by the fastener manufacturer. The use of a non-recommend- ed fastener will not void the Deckorators Decking Warranty; however if a stair tread failure is caused by the use of a non-recommended fastener, any corresponding warranty claim will be denied.
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Concrete Slab Note: The Deckorators Sleeper System should only be used ® with Deckorators decking or porch flooring featuring Eovations ™ technology. For best results, we recommend laying strips of EPDM underneath the sleeper system. Step 1: Determine the layout and spacing of the sleepers.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED RAILING ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Items and Tools Needed Post Cap Pre-Assembled Panel 39-in Parts included • Post • (1) Pre-assembled panel (4) Rail support connectors for 6ft Bracket • (2) Rail supports for 6ft (6) Rail support connectors for 8ft Post (3) Rail supports for 8ft...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED RAILING Railing Installation Prior to construction: • Check building code requirements for maximum spacing between deck surface and bottom of rail (sweep). Spacing of 3” is recommended for 36” or 42” finished rail height. Step 1 Measure the distance between installed posts to determine the length of the top and bottom rails.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Items Needed Post Cap Top Rail Top Rail Bracket 2.5-in Post • Safety glasses/ • Drill/power screwdriver Cable Spacer Cable goggles • Miter or circular saw with •...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING Step 1 Determine the layout and number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post spacing is 6’ or 8’ on-center. Posts are available pre-drilled for end and line posts. Cable is available in lengths of 5’, 10’, 15’, 20’, 25’, 30’, 40’...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING Deckorators ALX Contemporary Cable ® Installation Instructions for Level Runs Tools Required for Installation 1x19 • 5/32" Drill Bit • 7/16" Wrench stainless steel cable • 1/4" Drill Bit • RFXPL-KEY • 29/64" Drill Bit •...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING www.deckorators.com B. Install Tensioning Terminal Install the Threaded Stud end first. Feed the cable and stud through the end post. If using metal posts, start by inserting the plastic stud bushing into the pre-drilled hole in the post. Slide the stainless steel washer (smaller for metal post, larger for wood post) onto the Threaded Stud and start the brass locknut onto the threads as far as possible by hand.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING www.deckorators.com Push the Pull-Lock fitting along the cable and firmly into ® Pull cable tight the hole in your post. While holding the Pull-Lock fitting ® against the end post, pull the bare end of the cable to Press remove as much slack in the cable as possible.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING Deckorators ALX Contemporary Cable ® Installation Instructions for Stairs Tools Required for Installation - see page 1, plus: • Hammer • Small block of wood A. Drill Posts Neither the threaded stud nor the Pull-Lock will reach all the way through wood end posts, so you will need to add ®...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING www.deckorators.com If using metal posts, start by inserting the plastic stud bushing into the pre-drilled hole in the post. Slide the stainless steel washer onto the threaded stud (smaller for metal post, larger for wood) and start the brass locknut onto the threads as far as possible by hand.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING E. Install Swageless Terminal Push the bare cable through the other end post and mark the cable at the point where it enters the end post. Push the cable through the post...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING F. Tension Cables Return to the Threaded Stud end post. Insert an 1/8” hex wrench into broached opening on the tip of the stud. Tighten the locknut with a 7/16” wrench while holding the hex wrench to prevent the stud from turning.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY CABLE RAILING G. Trim Excess Cable When all of the cables are tight, cut off any exposed thread as near to the locknut as possible by using a cut-off wheel or hack saw. Cut off...
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Step 5 Trim 4x4 post sleeves to length. Post sleeves should be a minimum of 1-1/2" Deckorators Alumimum Railing. longer than the overall railing height. Allow an additional 1-1/2" in your calculation if in- Get the free mobile app at stalling the optional cap rail (fig.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX PRO RAILING Angle adaptor wedges are available for 22.5˚ and 45˚ rail angles. Important: the holes in the angle adaptor wedges line up with the stair rail connectors (sold separately). If installing a 22.5˚ angle railing, attach the stair connectors and wedges centered "...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX PRO RAILING Using the baluster as a guide, drill 9/64" holes in the rails at each baluster location. Use a 2x4 as a spacer block to space the next baluster. Working toward the ends, drill and attach each baluster with the screws provided (fig. 5). Cap Rail Step 13 (optional) Cut the cap rail and cap rail insert to length.
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For each 6' or 8' on-center railing section, you will need: • 1 - 6' or 8' Deckorators ALX Pro top rail • 1 - Deckorators post sleeve kit per post (there will be more posts than railing sections) • Deckorators stainless steel cable rail (sold on spools of 500') •...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CLASSIC RAILING ALX CLASSIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Items Needed Post Cap ALX Classic Rail In-line Bracket • Tape measure • Drill/power screwdriver • Adjustable wrench or socket wrench for • Lag screws • Miter or circular saw 39-in bolts, etc.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CLASSIC RAILING Railing Installation Prior to construction: • Check building code requirements for maximum spacing between deck surface and bottom of rail (sweep). Spacing of 3" is recommended for 36" or 42" finished rail height. Step 1 Measure the distance between installed posts to determine the length of the top and bottom rails. The rails are sized for 6' and 8' on-center posts, when using 2.5"...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • SECONDARY HANDRAIL ADA Compliant Handrail Guidelines and Installation Items You Will Need Aluminum Offset Bracket (Line Post Mounting Bracket) Step 1: Measure 2-1/2” less than the handrail height to determine • Pencil • Drill ADAinstall314_ADA 4/4/14 9:59 AM Page 2 bracket position.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • SECONDARY HANDRAIL Adjustable Joiner Straight Aluminum Wall Mount Step 1: Measure the angle needed. Adjoin the two joiner halves Step 1: Slide aluminum wall mount into handrail. together by inserting the bolt. Place the joiner halves at the Step 2: Drill 5/32”...
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• Drill driver • Tape measure Step 3: Using a drill driver, screw on Deckorators baluster connectors (sold separately) on each mark using the screws Installation Instructions: provided. Apply silicone caulk on each connector to prevent balusters from turning or rattling after installation is complete.
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(optional, sold separately) from scrap rail material) • Drill driver • Tape measure Step 3: Screw on Deckorators Estate baluster connectors (sold separately) on each mark. Installation Instructions: INLINE RAILING Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements in your area.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ARC, TRADITIONAL AND BAROQUE BALUSTERS ARC, TRADITIONAL AND BAROQUE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: The baluster spacing is 4-1/2" on-center and equal spac- Kit Contents: ing for the end spacing. For posts set at 6’ on-center, attach the first two balusters 2-1/4"...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • SCENIC GLASS BALUSTERS SCENIC AND FROSTED GLASS BALUSTER- FACE MOUNT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Attach the first baluster on-center of the center line Kit Contents: using four of the screws provided. Drive each screw until the rubber grommet begins to mushroom. Do not over-tighten. Scenic Glass Balusters Frosted Glass Balusters •...
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• Scenic baluster stair • Clamps connectors (sold separately) Step 3: Screw on one Deckorators Scenic baluster connector (sold separately) on each mark, using the screws provided. Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements in your area. Common railing height is 36"...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • POST CAPS POST CAP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Post Caps To attach each post cap style to the post, apply an exterior-grade silicone adhesive to the under- side of the post cap and place firmly on the post (Figure 1). Solar Post Caps Important: All solar panels within post caps and lights need 24 hours of direct sunlight to fully charge.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • POST CAPS Deck and Dock Solar Lights Step 1 Remove the exterior bottom cover using a regular screwdriver and remove the plastic tab to allow battery connection to the terminal. Step 2 Reinstall the exterior bottom cover and tighten securely. Step 3 Drill a 1-3/8"...
SAFETY WARNING: TURN POWER SUPPLY OFF DURING 1. Esta luminaria está diseñada para se 1. This luminaire is designed to be operated with Deckorators approved aprobados por sistemas de CA de 1 INSTALLATION. IF NEW WIRING IS REQUIRED, CONSULT A 12 Volt AC systems or other 9-15 Volt DC systems.
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1. Ce luminaire est conçu pour fonctionn Operation Notes: alternatif de 12 volts approuvés par D 1. This luminaire is designed to be operated with Deckorators approved à courant continu de 9 à 15 volts. 12 Volt AC systems or other 9-15 Volt DC systems.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • DECKORATORS BY HINKLEY LUNA STEP LIGHTS ® LUNA STEP LIGHT INSTALLATION, CONTINUED Luna Step Light Installation Without A Box - Cut Out Template Cut Out Area *Cut 1-5/8” Deep LUNA STEP LIGHT INSTALL ATION INSTRUCTIONS...
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REQUIREMENTS. Notas de operación: Operation Notes: 1. Esta luminaria está diseñada 1. This luminaire is designed to be operated with Deckorators approved OPERATION NOTES: aprobados por sistemas de C 12 Volt AC systems or other 9-15 Volt DC systems. 9-15 voltios.
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Operation Notes: QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN ORLOCAL AUTHORITY FOR CODE 1. Esta luminaria está diseñada p 1. This luminaire is designed to be operated with Deckorators approved REQUIREMENTS. aprobados por sistemas de CA 12 Volt AC systems or other 9-15 Volt DC systems.
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Notas de operación: Operation Notes: 1. Esta luminaria está diseñada REQUIREMENTS. 1. This luminaire is designed to be operated with Deckorators approved aprobados por sistemas de C 12 Volt AC systems or other 9-15 Volt DC systems. 9-15 voltios. 2. Full range dim by using MLV-type dimmer control of the 120 VAC side 2.
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Introduction Carefully plan your entire deck, from deck boards to rails and stairs, before cutting your first board or drilling your first hole. Account for the unique design and dimensions of Deckorators ® postcovers and your chosen rail system in the planning stage. Inventory all necessary postcovers and associated rail connectors and fasteners at the job site, before getting started.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • POSTCOVERS Postcover Installation Step 3 • Build rail section If installing any railing besides a F Deckorators Postcovers can be used 2x4, use the connectors provided with wood, composite material or vinyl with the railing. rail sections. Rail connectors...
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25-YEAR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT WARRANTY If a Deckorators Decking, Porch Flooring or Composite Railing product is proven to be defective and eligible for replacement or refund under the terms of this Warranty and was installed in strict accordance with the installation instructions, Warrantor will provide, in addition to replacement product or a prorated refund of the purchase price, a prorated portion of the reasonable and customary costs associated with installing replacement products, including removal and disposal of defective products (“Replacement Costs”).
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LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY AND TEN-YEAR SALT WATER APPLICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY Warrantor, at its sole option, will replace or refund the original purchase price for any Deckorators ALX Railings used in a deck- ing/railing application where the coated surface chips, cracks, checks, chalks or peels. Warrantor will also, at its sole option, replace or refund the original purchase price for any manufacturing defects in any tempered glass material or aluminum extrusion for your Deckorators ALX Railings used in a decking/railing application.
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PRODUCT. The limited warranties expressly provided in this document are the only warranties given on the Product and are in lieu of all other warranties, and Deckorators expressly disclaims all other warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or intended use.
15-year Limited Warranty. During the limited warranty period, Warrantor, at its soles option, will replace or refund a prorated portion of the purchase price for any Deckorators postcovers that exhibits a defect in material or workmanship in the form of splitting, rusting, cracking, or corrosion. The Warranty does not cover costs of installation, removal or reinstallation.
Transformer is valid only for the standard application and use for which this product is intended. Warrantor, at its sole option, will repair or replace any Deckorators Transformer used in a deck/railing application where the Product exhibits defects in materials or workmanship within three (3) years following the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover cost of installation, removal or reinstallation.
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THE ACTUAL LUMINOSITY OF THE SOLAR AND LIGHTED PRODUCTS MAY VARY FROM THE IMAGES SHOWN. THE COLORS REPRESENTED HEREIN ARE REPRODUCED WITH PRINTER’S INKS AND MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL FACTORY PRODUCTS. FOR ACTUAL PRODUCT COLORS AND FINISHES, PLEASE VISIT YOUR DECKORATORS DEALER. BEYOND Deckorators.com 800.556.8449...
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